Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 759: An Act improving oversight in long-term care facilities

By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 759) of Rob Consalvo relative to monitoring devices in resident rooms at certain long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves oversight in long-term care facilities, enhancing resident safety and care quality - directly advancing healthcare protection standards in elder care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1420: An Act relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1420) of Bruce E. Tarr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates psychotropic drug administration in nursing homes to protect resident safety, advancing mental health care standards and patient rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 2216: An Act relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents

By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2216) of Sally P. Kerans and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to anti-psychotic or other psychotropic. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates psychotropic drug administration in nursing homes to protect residents, directly supporting mental health care standards and patient safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Substance Abuse

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 4306: An Act to improve Massachusetts home care

This bill establishes a licensing system for home care agencies in Massachusetts, requiring most agencies providing home care services to obtain a license from the Secretary of Health and Human Services. It directly affects home care agencies, workers, and consumers (individuals receiving home care), while excluding government agencies, house cleaning services, and existing programs like hospice or home health agencies. Key provisions include mandatory background checks for workers (criminal history, driving records, etc.), minimum standards for service plans and contracts, insurance requirements, and enforcement through fines for unlicensed operation. The law aims to improve safety and consistency in home care by creating standardized oversight, requiring agencies to follow state labor laws, and setting training requirements for staff.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing for home care agencies with mandatory background checks, enhancing safety and quality of home health services per bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandatory background checks for home care workers directly enhance workplace safety standards, a core labor/employment protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 4706: An Act to improve Massachusetts home care

H 4706 establishes a licensing system for home care agencies in Massachusetts, requiring them to obtain and maintain a license from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. It mandates background checks for all home care workers (including criminal history, federal exclusion lists, and driving records for drivers), sets minimum standards for consumer service plans and contracts, and requires agencies to carry workers' compensation and liability insurance. The bill also mandates annual training for workers on topics like abuse reporting, dementia care, safety, and privacy. This directly affects home care agencies, home care workers, and the thousands of Massachusetts residents receiving home care services in their homes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates licensing, background checks, service standards, and insurance for home care agencies, directly improving quality and safety of healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates workers' compensation insurance and background checks for home care workers, directly protecting worker rights and safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 2544: An Act relative to nursing career pathways in long term care

By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2544) of Thomas M. Stanley relative to nursing career pathways in long term care. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates nursing career pathways in long-term care under Public Health, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development and access to long-term care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3025: An Act relative to long-term care insurance tax credit

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of Michelle L. Badger relative to long term care insurance tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credit for long-term care insurance, reducing tax burden - direct tax relief under Revenue subject.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit for long-term care insurance expands access to coverage, directly supporting healthcare access under public health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1388: An Act relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents

SD 1388 requires nursing homes to report quarterly on the use of psychotropic medications (like antipsychotics, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety drugs) to federal agencies. Nursing homes must publicly post these reports online and document in each resident's care plan the prescriber's details, evaluation date, medical justification, and proof of informed consent. Failure to submit reports can result in fines, and repeated failures may lead to suspending new admissions. The bill directly affects nursing homes, residents receiving these medications, and prescribers by increasing transparency and accountability. It focuses on administrative reporting and documentation requirements without changing medication protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires nursing homes to report psychotropic use with patient consent and justification, enhancing oversight and patient rights protection in healthcare settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2024: An Act to prohibit mandatory overtime

This bill prohibits mandatory overtime for healthcare workers in specific Massachusetts facilities, including hospitals and certain correctional facilities (excluding long-term care and most correctional settings). It allows overtime only during true emergencies with no reasonable alternatives, requires facilities to seek voluntary coverage first, and limits consecutive work to 16 hours with 8 hours off afterward. Facilities must report all mandatory overtime use to health authorities, and workers cannot face retaliation for refusing overtime beyond these limits. The law directly affects nurses, support staff, and other healthcare personnel in covered facilities, aiming to protect patient safety and staff well-being.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits mandatory overtime for healthcare workers in hospitals, improving working conditions and patient safety, directly advancing healthcare service quality and worker protections.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits mandatory overtime, requires voluntary coverage, limits consecutive hours. Protects healthcare workers' rights and safety, advancing labor standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Labor Standards

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2274: An Act relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities

This bill requires hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities to replace manual patient lifting with equipment-based handling by December 1, 2025. It mandates facilities to form committees (with at least half non-managerial staff) within six months, conduct ergonomic evaluations in all patient care areas, and implement written policies using mechanical lifts, transfer aids, and motorized beds. Facilities must train all direct caregivers on safe techniques and equipment, minimizing manual lifting except in emergencies. The policy directly affects healthcare workers and patients in these facilities by reducing injury risks during transfers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equipment-based patient handling in healthcare facilities to reduce injury risks, advancing patient safety standards and protecting patient rights in health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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